Building Your Portfolio

Building Your Portfolio is an eLearning course designed to guide you through the fundamentals of creating and managing a successful investment strategy. You’ll explore the power of diversification—by company size, industry, and asset type—and discover key allocation strategies that support long-term resilience. As the course progresses, you'll learn how to effectively manage your stock portfolio by avoiding common investment mistakes, setting clear return expectations, and conducting regular reviews. Finally, we'll take a holistic view of your entire portfolio, introducing practical asset allocation techniques and real-world portfolio examples to help you make informed, confident investment decisions. Whether you're a beginner or looking to strengthen your current approach, this course provides a solid foundation for building a strong, well-managed portfolio.

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For 75 years, BetterInvesting has been teaching everyday Americans how to build wealth through smart, long-term investing. Our proven Stock Selection Guide methodology has empowered hundreds of thousands of individual investors to take control of their financial futures.

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Financial literacy = Financial freedom

For 75 years, we've taught everyday Americans how to build wealth through smart investing.

This Giving Tuesday, help us reach a new generation of investors who need these skills more than ever.

Your donation keeps investment education accessible to all.